Here you will find information about available community resources.
Need to speak with a Counselor directly?
Emails can be found on "The Counselors" page or you can complete a Counselor Referral form.
If this is an emergency please call one of the numbers below.
*For medical emergencies call 911.
*For Mental Health Emergencies call Montgomery County Mobile Crisis at 1-855-634-HOPE (4673).
Mobile Crisis Support - If you or a family member is experiencing a crisis, Montgomery Count Mobile Crisis offers support. They are open 24/7 and work with people of all ages. To contact them please call - 1-855-634 HOPE (4673). https://www.montcopa.org/2064/Crisis-Services
Teen Talk/Text Line - Need to talk to someone about any issue or problem you are having? The Teen Talk/Text Line is an anonymous service to help you provided by Montgomery County. They are available between 1-9pm 7 days a week. You can call 866-825-5856 or text 215-703-8411. https://www.accessservices.org/services/peer-teen-line/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website for online chat https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
Your Life Your Voice - This organization has an emergency call and text line for those who may be in crisis. Call 1800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 to be connected with a counselor 24/7. https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/ways-to-get-help.aspx
The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. You can call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678 or go right to their homepage for TrevorChat to access a counselor. Visit their website https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/.
Parent Support Talk Line - This service is offered through Montgomery County for adults to speak or text anonymously about an issue or problem without fear or judgement. Call 855-715-8255 or text 267-22-7785. https://www.accessservices.org/services/peer-teen-line/
Your Life Your Voice - This organization has great resources around teens and mental health. They include tips and tools of dealing with different topics as well as real life Q&A's from teens. Check out their website - https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI is a large organization that provides information about mental illness, support & education, advocacy and resources. In addition to the overall organization, NAMI also has a local affiliate NAMI Montgomery County with specific resources for our area. Check out their main webpage https://www.nami.org/home, and our local affiliate https://namimontcopa.org/.
The Mental Health Coalition - The Mental Health Coalitions Mission Statement is "to build a like-minded community who will work together to destigmatize all mental health conditions by changing the way people talk about, and care for, their mental health." This website provides multiple resources for students and families to explore different aspects of mental health. They have a wide resource library and conversations starters for how to talk about mental health. Visit their website: http://thementalhealthcoalition.org/
Teaching Tolerance - Looking to learn more about definitions of terms in the LGBTQ+ community? Check out Teaching Tolerance's Glossary of Terms for more information. https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/publications/best-practices-for-serving-lgbtq-students/lgbtq-terms-definitions-the-acronym-and-beyond
The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. This website has information about resources and education around LGBTQ youth. It is helpful for both students and families. Visit here - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Human Rights Campaign - The HRC envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. Check out their resources for families and individuals on their website https://www.hrc.org/.
PFLAG - PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG has resources and information on to create proud people, loving families, and safe communities for the LGBTQ+ world. Visit their website to learn more https://pflag.org/.
National Center for Transgender Equality - The NCTE is an organization dedicated to working with the Transgender community and families. Their mission is to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice. NCTE has a plethora of resources. Visit their website to learn more https://transequality.org/.
GLAAD - GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance. As an organization GLADD provides stories about individuals and resources to help those in need. Check out their website to find out more https://www.glaad.org/.
Child and Family Focus - "Child and Family Focus provides a continuum of mental health and supportive services that enhance the quality of life and relational well-being of youth and their families." To find out more visit their website: https://www.childandfamilyfocus.org/.
Aldersgate - Aldersgate provides counseling, prevention education, school-based support, and offers a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. To learn more about Aldersgate visit - https://aldersgateservices.org/.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI has resources for families and children about dealing with COVID-19. You can check out their resource guide for more information - https://nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-HelpLine/COVID-19-Information-and-Resources/COVID-19-Resource-and-Information-Guide. To access their full website go to www.nami.org
Child Mind Institute - This organization provides multiple resources for how to talk with children and young adults about COVID-19. It also includes information on self-care techniques. https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/